Banks residents asked to curtail water usage

Banks residents have been asked to curtail water usage due to extreme weather conditions and below-normal rainfall.

The city's water curtailment program was activated last Friday. Homes and businesses with even-numbered addresses are asked to water only on even-numbered days, while those with odd-numbered addresses have been requested to water only on odd-numbered days. Residents are also being asked to limit indoor water usage.

The curtailment program is due to end Friday, with additional curtailment to be announced if needed.

Recent hot weather has put "stress on our water supply system, and we want to make sure we keep enough water in our reservoir to be able to supply necessary water over the next week," said City Manager Jim Hough.